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    Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

    Published: October 2, 2018 Updated: July 8, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 52 Comments

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    Bowl of butternut squash sweet potato soup garnished with crispy sage leaves.

    Creamy, warming and comforting, this easy butternut squash sweet potato soup is sure to be a favourite. It has warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and smoked paprika and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. So delicious!

    Bowl of butternut squash sweet potato soup garnished with crispy sage leaves.

    Fall is definitely my favourite season of the year. For me, it’s a combination of a bunch of things:

    The weather: who doesn’t love those crisp evenings where you can go for a walk with your bud?

    The clothes: scarves, tights, knitted sweaters, flannel, tall boots, cute hats, say no more!

    The food: cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin, squash, soups, low-n-slow recipes, comfort food. My oven is put to the test this time of year. No complaints from me!

    The colours: the burnt orange and red colours of the maple leaves are so pretty.

    The smells: food and otherwise, like those fall candles. On sale, I recently picked up a bunch of pumpkin-scented ones and they are amazing.  

    Growing up in rural Newfoundland, another scent that resonates strong with me (and brings back wonderful memories) is the smell of wood burning fireplaces, especially on a cool evening. That smell just takes me right back; something about it.

    And, of course, hubby and I were married during fall, so it holds a special place in my heart. So, yeah, fall is my jam!

    Fan of squash recipes? You may enjoy this stuffed acorn squash!

    Ingredients for a roasted butternut squash and sweet potato soup recipe.

    How To Make Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

    I’m usually always making some kind of soup, even in the summer, but especially in fall and winter. Typically, I make soup on Sunday and it’s such a regular occurrence that now Sunday in our home is unofficially “Soup Sunday.”

    This easy butternut squash soup is always a favourite. It’s unbelievably creamy and super flavourful. Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. Roasting the butternut squash takes the longest, so get that going first while you prepare the rest of the butternut squash and sweet potato soup.
    2. Meanwhile, heat some olive oil in a pot and cook the aromatics (onion and garlic). Stir in sweet potato and seasonings.
    3. Add broth and cooked squash and bring to a simmer until the sweet potato is cooked through.
    4. Off the heat, stir in Greek yogurt and maple syrup (for a little sweetness).
    5. Use an immersion blender to blend that soup up.

    How To Roast Butternut Squash

    Butternut squash is pretty easy to prepare. Again, full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    1. Carefully cut the butternut squash in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
    2. Drizzle the butternut squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    3. Place the squash cut side down onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    4. Bake the squash for about 40 minutes or until it’s tender when pierced with a knife.
    5. Let the squash cool slightly and then scoop out the flesh to use in this recipe. Easy!
    Collage of steps to prepare and roast butternut squash.
    Overhead shot of a bowl of butternut squash sweet potato soup garnished with crispy sage leaves.

    How to Garnish This Soup

    With this crisp, cool weather it’s the perfect time to be making and eating a nice big bowl of this warming butternut squash and sweet potato soup. The finishing touch? Crispy sage leaves.

    Our garden is overflowing with sage. It’s not one of those herbs we use a lot, but when crisped, it’s magical. Yum, I could eat them like potato chips! This fried sage leaves recipe is the one I use.

    Spoonful of butternut squash and sweet potato soup dripping over a bowl.

    Other delicious garnish ideas for soup are:

    • Swirl in an extra dab of Greek yogurt or cream over top
    • Some roasted squash seeds (top just before serving or they’ll get soggy)
    • Buttery croutons
    • Drizzle of olive oil
    • Crumbled goat cheese
    Bowl of butternut squash and sweet potato soup with a whole butternut squash behind it.

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    Hope you love this easy butternut squash soup recipe as much as we do! It’s a fall favourite around here.

    If you make this deliciously creamy fall soup, be sure to leave a comment below!

    This butternut squash and sweet potato soup was originally published in September 2015 but has been updated.

    Bowl of butternut squash sweet potato soup garnished with crispy sage leaves.

    Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Creamy, warming and comforting, this easy butternut squash sweet potato soup is sure to be a favourite. It has warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and smoked paprika and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. So delicious!
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Course, Soup
    Servings 6 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 butternut squash, about 2.5 pounds
    • 1.25 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
    • 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 pound)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt, for an even richer soup, use heavy cream or whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • Crispy sage leaves, garnish to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Carefully cut butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, drizzle with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
    • Place squash cut side down onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until squash is cooked through and tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool slightly. Scoop out butternut squash and place into a bowl (discard the skin). Set aside.
    • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add sweet potatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, smoked paprika, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute.
    • Next add vegetable broth and reserved cooked butternut squash. Stir to combine everything. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat (to about medium-low heat) to a simmer. Cover with lid ajar and cook for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is tender and cooked through. 
    • Off heat, stir in the Greek yogurt and maple syrup. 
    • Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. 
    • To serve, divide the soup into bowls and garnish (if desired) with crispy sage leaves. Enjoy!

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword fall recipe, roasted squash, soup, sweet potato

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      October 16, 2018 at 9:18 am

      I really like how you have seasoned your soup, it sounds delicious. Topped with fried sage…yes, please.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 17, 2018 at 10:01 am

        Thanks so much, Karen 🙂 That fried sage is SO good!

        Reply
    2. Emily Leary

      October 15, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      That looks like the most velvety smooth, wonderful soup. I’d love a bowl with some crusty bread!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 8:07 pm

        Thank you Emily! Yes! Crusty bread would make a lovely addition – nice for dunkin’ 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      October 15, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      Yum, this soup looks amazing! I love making butternut squash soup during the holidays, this will be the perfect starter at a holiday party!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 8:05 pm

        Thank you Sam! Indeed it would 😉

        Reply
    4. Aditi Bahl

      October 15, 2018 at 4:58 am

      5 stars
      Just the name does it for me. The lovely pics make it even tough to wait to try this one soon. Winters here and soup is on my mind. Can’t wait to try this soon.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:43 am

        Hope you love it! Thanks so much 🙂

        Reply
    5. Donna

      October 15, 2018 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      I love that you have cinnamon and nutmeg in here – such a great flavor pairing with the squash and sweet potato, and such a nice way to add some warmth to the dish. delicious

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:42 am

        Totally! Thank you Donna 🙂

        Reply
    6. Holly

      October 14, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      There’s so much to love about this recipe! I’m a huge fan of smokey flavors so that smoked paprika makes me so happy! Plus, I love that you used butternut squash AND sweet potatoes – yum!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:42 am

        Thanks Holly! It’s a good one 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kitty

      October 14, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never made butternut squash soup by roasting it first. I imagine that adds a lot of flavor to the finished dish!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:42 am

        So good! Roasting veg is the best 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sri Mallya

      October 14, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Love the combo amd the color of the soup. Perfect for the weather here.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:41 am

        Thanks so much 🙂

        Reply
    9. Anne Murphy

      October 14, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love squash soup, Never added sweet potatoes, though… great idea! And I’ll have to try crisping sage leaves… what a lovely garnish.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Those crispy sage leaves are SO good! Really adds a nice little somethin’ 🙂

        Reply
    10. Andrea

      October 14, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      I make a similar soup all the time this time of the year! Love that you added maple syrup, can’t wait to give your version a try!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Thanks Andrea! It’s quite delish 🙂

        Reply
    11. Leslie Haasch

      October 14, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      Oooo this looks so cozy! The weather’s finally cooled down here in MA, so I can’t wait to dive headfirst into soup season with this!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:31 am

        Thanks Leslie! Hope you love it 🙂

        Reply
    12. Amy

      October 12, 2018 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      It’s gotten so chilly this morning all of the sudden and I’d love a bowl of this comforting soup right now Dawn!! Looks so delicious and cozy!!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:29 am

        Thanks Amy! It’ll warm ya up for sure 😉

        Reply
    13. Aleta

      October 12, 2018 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      Yes! This is exactly what I need right now with this cold… I love the combination of herbs in your delicious recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 15, 2018 at 10:16 am

        Thanks Aleta! So happy you like it 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kevin

      October 08, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe for those chilly fall days & the perfect combo of all the autumn flavors. Can’t wait to give your version a try!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        October 09, 2018 at 7:05 pm

        Totally! Thanks Kevin 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
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